1. Gujarat University (Department of Botany)

• In-house Facilities: As you are already a PhD scholar at Gujarat University, you might start by checking with your department or the university’s Environmental Science Department. Many universities have access to research tools like portable meters for water analysis. You can inquire if the university’s Research Laboratory or Environmental Science Lab offers such equipment for fieldwork.

2. Institute of Research and Development (IRD), Gujarat University

• Collaborative Research: IRD at Gujarat University is involved in various environmental research projects and may have portable meters for field measurements. It might also be worth asking faculty members in environmental sciences or related fields.

3. Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation

• Environmental Monitoring: GEER, located in Gandhinagar, is focused on ecological research and environmental monitoring. They might provide access to portable meters or guide you toward procurement options. They work on biodiversity and habitat conservation, so their research equipment is likely aligned with your needs.

4. National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Regional Centre, Kochi

• Water Quality Monitoring: Although not located in Gujarat, NIO has multiple branches and collaborations with universities and research labs in Gujarat. They often use portable water quality meters for their marine and freshwater research, which might be available for use under collaboration or through their field stations.

5. Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB)

• Environmental Monitoring Support: The Gujarat Pollution Control Board has water quality monitoring initiatives. They may have portable meters available for field measurements. You can contact them for either data or information on accessing equipment.

6. Portable Meters for Water Quality Measurement

Here are a few brands and types of portable meters that are widely used and affordable for measuring physicochemical properties of water:

• Hanna Instruments: Known for their portable water quality meters that measure parameters like pH, conductivity, turbidity, dissolved oxygen (DO), and more. They offer models like Hanna HI98194 for multiparameter testing.
• YSI (Yellow Springs Instrument): Offers a wide range of portable multiparameter meters, such as the ProDSS (Portable Multiparameter Water Quality Meter), which measures a wide array of parameters.
• Eutech Instruments: Provides various portable meters for testing pH, turbidity, DO, and other parameters. Models like the Eutech EC500 are useful for field research.
• Extech Instruments: Known for reliable, affordable portable water quality meters, like the Extech DO700 for measuring dissolved oxygen and other parameters.

For a more affordable option, Hanna Instruments and Eutech are usually cost-effective and reliable for most field studies. Prices vary depending on the range of parameters you want to measure, but basic models generally start from around INR 10,000 to 30,000.

7. Local Universities and Labs

• You could also reach out to Sardar Patel University (Vallabh Vidyanagar) and MS University Baroda (Vadodara), as they may have similar environmental science departments or labs that could provide or recommend portable water meters for your fieldwork.

Final Recommendation:

Start by contacting your department and other researchers at Gujarat University or GEER Foundation for recommendations. Additionally, look into Hanna Instruments, YSI, and Eutech Instruments for portable water quality meters that fit your research needs.

Thank you for all the information.

Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI)